Fruit-Chewy Cereal Treats
Try the following recipe for a healthy alternative to an old favorite after-school treat.
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non-fat vegetable cooking spray
| | 1
| tbsp. butter
| | 2
| tbsp. peanut butter
| | 1
| 10-oz. bag of marshmallows
| | 1/2
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cup wheat germ, toasted
| | 1/2
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cup dried berries (cranberries, strawberries, blueberries or cherries)
| | 4
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cups Rice Krispies cereal
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Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with non-fat cooking spray. Melt butter and peanut butter in a large, deep pot over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add marshmallows, and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in wheat germ and berries, then add cereal. Stir well to coat. Using waxed paper on your hands, spread the mixture into the pan. Let cool and cut into squares. Makes 12 to 15 bars.
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| Nutritional Information per square (approximate): | calories:
| 91
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| | fat:
| 5
| grams
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| | fiber:
| 1
| gram
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